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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.07, 344.88 and 100.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.07, 344.88 and 100.16 is: 150.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.07 : 344.88 = 100.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.07/344.88 = 100.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.07x = 344.88 × 100.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.07x = 34,543.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,543.18/230.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.14

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